Prophecy

Why study prophecy? NOT to satisfy our curiosity but to stimulate our character and conduct. Twenty-eight percent of Scripture was written as prophecy. That is awesome. To not read and study prophecy means you are ignoring one forth of the Bible. We must not do that.

 

What manner of person you ought to be "Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness" 2 Peter 3:11. Understanding what is going to happen should produce holiness and godliness

 

Jesus prophesied that He would come again "Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is" 1 John 3:2. Knowing that Jesus is coming any minute will transform your life. Doesn't that make sense?

 

Oh what comfort prophecy brings to believers "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout...then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words" 1 Thes. 4:16-18. I teach it because I know the comfort it brings when people "understand the times." Stick with us and you will be shouting all over the place!

 

Don't stand here gazing, get going. The very last things Jesus said on earth were, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."  And after He had said these things, He was lifted up...And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. They also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven." Acts 1:8-11.

 

What then? O dear people, it will be fabulous and awesome. Stay with us for "the rest of the story. Get your friends in on it, send referrals.

 

Prayer:  Father, You are so wonderful and we can hardly wait to see You. Help us to be faithful "witnesses" to those who do not know the Lord Jesus as their Savior. In Jesus name.

 

Ask God what He would have you do

Paul asked Jesus a phenomenal question, "Lord, what will thou have me to do?" Acts 9:6. What a pungent question to ask the Lord yourself near the beginning of a new year! It just struck me that this is a phenomenal question for husbands and wives to ask each other. Simply say, "Honey, what do you want me to do?"

 

Then, Jesus made a phenomenal statement. "I always do the things that are pleasing to Him" John 8:29. How wonderful it would be if each of us could and would say that about our Father. Then it struck me again, wouldn't it be wonderful, if each of us could and would say it about our spouses! WOW,

 

DON'T MISS THIS

Seriously, this may be one of the most profound thoughts I have ever had about marriage or ANYTHING for that matter. "You, kind sir, the leader in the home, ask your wife, "Sweetheart, what are the five most important ways I could please you?" And you dear lady, ask your husband, "Honey, what are the five most important ways I could please you?'" Each of you, spell it out. Write it down. Now this is real communication and essential for a healthy and happy marriage.

 

I do always those things that please my God given companion Now take the time to think this through and make a list, maybe more than five, of the things that really would please you and bring back that loving spark for your husband or wife like you did when you were courting. IT CAN BE DONE and it will work if you will genuinely work at it.

 

What is it that you crave, far more than a new car or house, from the one you promised to love until death do you part? What would put the sparkle back into your marriage? What would make you notice each other like you used to do? What would restore that first love for your companion?

 

Dear people, life is too short and eternity is too long to neglect each other and miss the joy you should have in your relationship to each other and the joy God will give you as you "please Him" by doing what you ought to be doing in your marriage. DOESN'T THAT MAKE SENSE? Of course it does. PLEASE give this serious consideration and then DO IT. THEN write me and tell me what you come up with and how it is affecting your marriage.

 

Oh, I love you but more importantly, GOD loves you and wants your life and your marriage "filled with joy." All because of Calvary, sumner

 

Q: What is the most common pregnancy craving? A: For men to be the ones who get pregnant

"Every saved person this side of heaven ought to be vitally concerned about every lost person this side of hell."